Mentoring the educational leader : a practical framework for success / Kimberly T. Strike, John Nickelsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strike, Kimberly T., 1966-

Contributor:

Nickelsen, John R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mentoring in education.

Educational leadership.

School management and organization.

School improvement programs.

Academic achievement.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides short, pertinent content relevant to everyday events within a school. Based on theory and experience, the practical application is directly aligned to administrative duties, and chapters can be read as needed.

Contents:

1. The hierarchy of mentorship

2. Professional goal setting

3. Leadership evaluation tool

4. Professional standards, personal life

5. Defining leadership

6. Mentoring the leader

7. Understanding school culture

8. Planning

9. Starting the school year : between the last day and staff preparation days

10. School safety and crisis management

11. Time management

12. Decision making

13. Professional development and training

14. Testing and assessment

15. Student achievement

16. Behavior management

17. Dealing with the difficult

18. Communication

19. Walk-throughs

20. Staff observations and evaluations

21. Unions and contracts

22. Recognizing accomplishments

23. Programs and assemblies

24. Top ten list : "what do you expect from your supervisor?"

25. Resources and support for the educational leader.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

979-82-16-34894-8

1-282-97552-8

9786612975523

1-61048-287-5

OCLC:

702116491